San antonio

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

Looking good there rufus, What was the trick to get the studs on? Darrell will be putting his head on shortly. Five months later his engine is ready. And he has arp head studs.

Install studs on the block first. Put one washer for each stud on the head. Dab a little bit of assembly lube on the washer and plop it in place in that recessed aread on the head. Drop head through the studs onto the block. Torque in sequence per TSRM. Make several passes in increments until you reach what you're going to torque it to. I went to Lowe's and bought a Kobalt 14mm 12point deep socket. It fit through the head with no issues. That's with the cams off though.
I torqued them down pretty good just using the ratchet in sequence. Then I set the torque wrench to 50lb/ft and did it. Then 60, 70, 80, and finally 85lb/ft. So I did it in increments of 10lb/ft. I hope that was ok.

Oh, and don't forget about putting sealant between the block and the rear timing cover plate.

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rufus that thing looks sexy!

Thanks, it only took 8 years to do. :squint:

 

[S.A. supra]

8 years, lol

 

[san supra]

lmao!

oh well maybe when you put yours in you wont have to pull it again, like some people....hahaha..awhhhh.......

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

Well didn't get much done today. Had to cut the yard this morning. "Since you were in the garage for a few hours yesterday, you can shampoo the house carpet like I asked you to a long time ago." - loving wife. She always does that shit everytime I spend time in the garage. That's half the reason why I don't like working on my car. She thinks that if I have the energy to do that then she bust out "the list" on me.
I did clean up and paint some brackets. I have no before pics but you've all seen dirty rusty brackets.

I should post a build thread. But it would take so long to finish though.

 

[san supra]

lookin good!

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

lookin good!

Thanks. At least one thing a day. That's my goal.

 

[san supra]

went to Nicoles house today....nice girl with a good understanding of motors. (cool roommates)

hopefully i can be more help in the future.

 

[S.A. supra]

Well didn't get much done today. Had to cut the yard this morning. "Since you were in the garage for a few hours yesterday, you can shampoo the house carpet like I asked you to a long time ago." - loving wife. She always does that shit everytime I spend time in the garage. That's half the reason why I don't like working on my car. She thinks that if I have the energy to do that then she bust out "the list" on me.
I did clean up and paint some brackets. I have no before pics but you've all seen dirty rusty brackets.

I should post a build thread. But it would take so long to finish though.

Your a good man rufus. Nice job with the paint, show off. When you gonna have that thing on the road?
I got in big trouble last weekend for spending to much time with the swap. I know the feeling.

went to Nicoles house today....nice girl with a good understanding of motors. (cool roommates)

hopefully i can be more help in the future.

Pretty nice car right.

 

[san supra]

i liked it! cleaner than mine.

 

[nicole43105]

If anyone has some free time this weekend and can come help with the motor I am in a pinch for time. I can offer beer, food, liquor whatever lol.

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

Today's progress.

Timing belt installed. Everything is torqued down to TSRM specs. Tomorrow I'll do a little more. I should have painted the crank pulley, but I was eager to do more than just paint a pulley today. I might cover everything and paint it while it's on there. Kinda ghetto, but oh well.

 

[1988ma70supra]

how many miles on the clutch? full face or 6 puck?

Its a six puck. I don't know how many miles but a lot since its my daily driver since 2003.(when i changed it) There was less than a millimeter left on the friction plates.

I ordered a Spec stage 3+ full face Wednesday so as soon as it comes in, the motor is going back in the car.

 

[S.A. supra]

Today's progress.

Timing belt installed. Everything is torqued down to TSRM specs. Tomorrow I'll do a little more. I should have painted the crank pulley, but I was eager to do more than just paint a pulley today. I might cover everything and paint it while it's on there. Kinda ghetto, but oh well.

Looking good there Rufus. Do you have a time line? Looks like you are motivated

Its a six puck. I don't know how many miles but a lot since its my daily driver since 2003.(when i changed it) There was less than a millimeter left on the friction plates.

I ordered a Spec stage 3+ full face Wednesday so as soon as it comes in, the motor is going back in the car.

So it's done?

 

[1988ma70supra]

So it's done?

The motor is done, I'm just waiting to get the clutch in to drop the motor back in.

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

Looking good there Rufus. Do you have a time line? Looks like you are motivated

Yes I am motivated. I want this thing done. I really don't have a due date on it, but I have a week of vacation coming the first week of June. I want to have it in the car and ready to go. Only thing is I need to fab up a downpipe, and intercooler pipes to complete it. That's going to hold me back a little.

 

[S.A. supra]

Well hell, if your gonna have it done that soon will wait till it's done, and we might have a real supra meet. With supras. Darrell is getting his motor back next week.(the one i was having assembled)

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

I may need your expertise in stabbing the cam position sensor. I just want to make sure it gets done right. I may have the 7m in the car soon, but I'll still be waiting on the downpipe & intercooler pipes.

 

[Hames]

hey guys i'm looking to sell my 7mgte out of my 87' since i sold that a while back. the bottom end was disassembled and the motor burned up a rod bearing so the crank could use some work if you wanted to use it , but i have another crank in better condition that i will throw in. i'm looking to sell local to avoid shipping.
what i have:
complete assembled 7mgte head with intake and exhaust manifolds (no turbo)
7mgte block
7mgte pistons and rods
2 cranks one is 87' other is 89'+
oil pan
coil packs
starter
looking to get rid of it asking $250 obo for everything . call me or text me 210-535-7826 James.

it's the only picture i have right now.

 

[S.A. supra]

I may need your expertise in stabbing the cam position sensor. I just want to make sure it gets done right. I may have the 7m in the car soon, but I'll still be waiting on the downpipe & intercooler pipes.

I'm off on Saturdays and Sundays just let me know. I'm no expert But I've done it plenty of times since darrell pulled his head of so many freakin times. LOL

 

[1988ma70supra]

I may have the 7m in the car soon, but I'll still be waiting on the downpipe & intercooler pipes.

I have a BIC divorced wastegate downpipe that i took out of my car. It was welded on the car so it wont have the flange and need to be welded. Let me know if you need it ill sell it to you cheap.